Secrets of Giant Waves Off Indonesia: Energy Propagation from the Southern Ocean
Giant waves observed off Indonesia's coast originate from storms thousands of kilometers away in the Southern Ocean. This phenomenon is due to the ocean's ability to propagate wind energy over long distances, particularly in the 'Roaring Forties' and similar latitudes around Antarctica.
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